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LJ05 JYL

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,831 mi
Last recorded10,831 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 JYL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 10,831 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 10,757 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 9,597 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 9,597 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 9,557 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 9,557 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 9,431 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 9,293 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 8,982 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 8,611 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 8,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 7,656 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 7,450 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 6,843 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,342 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LJ05 JYL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 JYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 JYL registered?

LJ05 JYL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is LJ05 JYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 JYL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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